Mount Shuksan - Sulphide Glacier Route - Assessment and Training Plan - 16 Weeks
So you want to climb Mount Shuksan?
Training plan for those just aspiring to make it up and down with confidence. A progression to prepare the body to reach the base camp at the edge of Sulphide Glacier and manage any rock, snow and ice during the summit bid. Balances a large aerobic base with strength training and pack load to enable you to gain 6500+ feet in elevation and return.
The Details
When the parts are optimal, then the addition of motor fitness becomes extremely important and is different depending on which mountain route is being targeted. First, you need looking at the climbing route you desire, then finding the attributes an individual would need to overcome its challenge, then place a counter training to overcome. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Challenges
•Slope
•Elevation
•Distance
•Time
•Load
•Rock/Snow/Ice
Counters
•Cardiovascular Conditioning
•Strength Training
•Footwork with and without pack load
•Core Training
•Recovery Training
•Assess and Adjust
By finding the correct challenges in the optimal order to meet the Individuals mechanical and output capability for each of these conditions, then we can create exercises after an assessment from an individuals ability to adapt to the desired mountain environment.
Updated 1/12/2019
Disclaimer: Rich Rife and Mountain Fitness Research, Inc are neither physicians, healthcare providers, physical therapists nor dieticians and the information presented on this site written, in video or in audio are experimental, experiential, and exploratory in nature. Before beginning any diet or fitness program, you should visit your primary healthcare provider to determine your status to proceed.